A lot of products available in supermarkets look and smell delicious. All this just to whet our appetite and motivate for a purchase. However, such a mouthwatering effect isn’t achieved naturally. Most of them are stuffed with artificial flavors, sweeteners and preservatives that can have a negative impact on your health when consumed frequently. But it...
Romans 9:17 – A Hardened Heart
For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I raised you up, that I might show My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth." Truth to Learn God chooses to do what He does to bring glory to Himself. Behind...
New Blog Section – Chicken Scratchings
We have recently added a new blog section. It's called Chicken Scratchings (click on "Chicken Scratchings" on the top menu). That's seems like a crazy title, doesn't it. Well, we learn a lot about God from these girls. These are weekly posts by my wife, Conie, a retired High School English...
Ministry Starting-up Again
About a year and a half ago I got very discouraged when Thomas Nelson Publishing refused to give me rights to use the NKJV translation for the e-book I was planning to release for the Book of James daily verse studies. During that time I have been doing a lot...
Please pray with me for this ministry!
Please join me in prayer and fasting As you may have noticed, this ministry has been inactive for a number of months now. The reason for this hiatus is deeply personal and, I must confess, perhaps even selfish. Over the past week I have sensed that God is about to do...
2 Thessalonians 3:18 – Our Master’s Grace
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ is our gracious Lord and Master. He owns us. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek noun charis, which is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” Therefore, we see that...
2 Thessalonians 3:17 – Read Your Bible
The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is a sign in every epistle; so I write. Truth to Learn We must read the Bible to learn God’s message to us. Behind the Words Aspasmos is the Greek word translated as “salutation.” It is based on aspodzomai, which means...
2 Thessalonians 3:16 – No Worries, Mate
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. Truth to Learn There is no cause for worry when the Lord of peace is our God. Behind the Words “Lord” is from the Greek noun kurios, which is based...
2 Thessalonians 3:15 – Loving Restoration, Not Punishment
Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Truth to Learn Church discipline should be done as an act of love, with the objective being restoration and growth, not punishment. Behind the Words The word “count” is translated from the Greek verb hēgeomai, which...
2 Thessalonians 3:14 – Breaking Fellowship
And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. Truth to Learn We are not to fellowship with other Christians who are rebellious and disobedient. Behind the Words “Obey” is translated from the...